Return on Awesomeness

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"Return on Awesomeness" reveals how organizations can make their internal culture their #1 differentiator in building or maintaining a relevant brand. "Return on Awesome" breaks down the seven elements that are intrinsic to all awesome cultures - and how those elements impact your brand. Using examples ranging from Dutch Brothers Coffee to "Animal House", I explain how your internal culture is manifested in your products, customer experience and over-all reputation - and ultimately in your profitability and legacy as a brand.

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Return on Awesome ���How Culture Impacts Brands, Profits & Legacies

Presented by Justin Foster @fosterthinking #awesomeness

Innovation

Value

Differentiation

Intrepreneurism

Relevance

Awesomeness

STANDARDS

Standards & Measures

1.  Cultural 2.  Financial 3.  Perception

TALENT

Mad Skills, Yo.

•  Behavior assessments

•  Cultural alignment

•  Job benchmarking

IMAGE

First 10 Seconds �

•  Design details�•  Vibe �•  Humans�

TECHNOLOGY

Credit: ReadWriteWeb.com  

Credit: m-hance.com  

Credit: Google  

INFLUENCE

Spread the Love �

•  Volunteer program�•  Board involvement �•  Publish expertise �

COMMUNICATION

Hear Me Whisper�

•  Toastmasters �•  Tell stories �•  Listening Systems �

YOUTHFULNESS

Think Like a Kid�

•  Enthusiasm�•  Curiosity�•  Individualism�

Final Thoughts�

•  Enthusiasm�•  Curiosity�•  Individualism�

Find Me ���

Email: justin@klowd.com ���

Book: oatmealvbacon.com ���

Company: klowd.com

Speaking: fosterthinking.com ���

Twitter: @fosterthinking ���

LinkedIn: /fosterjustin